Johor Leads Data Centre Investment, 42 Projects Worth RM164.45 Bln Approved As Of 2Q

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Johor has emerged as the nation’s leading data centre investment hub with 42 projects worth RM164.45 billion approved as of the second quarter (2Q) this year.

Yinson Production Begins 15-year Charter For Agogo FPSO In Angola

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd's offshore energy solutions and floating, production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) business unit, Yinson Production, has commenced the 15-year firm charter for the Agogo FPSO, following the issuance of the Provisional Operational Readiness Certificate (PORC) on Aug 12, 2025. 

Rubber Market Close Lower On Weaker US Economic Data, Mixed Futures Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower today, influenced by the weaker United States (US) economic data reported yesterday, and the mixed trend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer. 

Cloud Computing Policy To Position Malaysia As Regional Hub By 2030 - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has reaffirmed its ambition to become a leading regional cloud and digital hub by 2030 with the launch of the National Cloud Computing Policy (NCCP), a pivotal step in the development of the country's digital ecosystem, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

MyCC To Hold Second Public Consultation On Digital Economy Study Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) will have a public consultation for the draft final report on the Digital Economy Ecosystem Market Review on Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025, between 8.30am and 2pm, at Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) Centre of Excellence here.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Tracking Wall Street Rally After Softer US CPI

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, mirroring Wall Street’s overnight rally after the latest US consumer price index figure came in slightly below expectations, thus paving the way for a possible Federal Reserve rate cut next month.

ASEAN AI Safety Network Targets For Adoption By Leaders At ASEAN Summit In October 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- A declaration on the establishment of the ASEAN AI Safety Network (ASEAN AI Safe) is targeted for adoption by leaders at the 47th ASEAN Summit, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

Pepper Prices On Continuous Uptrend This Year - Chan Foong Hin

TAWAU, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The local pepper industry recorded continuous price increases in the first seven months of this year, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Ringgit Extends Gains Ahead Of US CPI Data Release

Hatch: Steelmakers, Energy Giants Launch CCUS Hub Study In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- A consortium of major steel producers and global industrial players, including ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, JSW Steel, Hyundai Steel Company, BHP, Chevron, and Mitsui & Co Ltd, has launched a pre-feasibility study to assess the development of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) hubs across Asia.

Malaysia, Bangladesh Strengthen Ties With Semiconductor, High-tech Deal

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- MIMOS Services Sdn Bhd (MSSB), the commercial arm of MIMOS Bhd, will spearhead a series of strategic initiatives aimed at advancing Bangladesh’s semiconductor and high-technology sectors.

Singapore Upgrades 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 1.5 To 2.5 Pct

SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama) --  Singapore has upgraded its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 1.5 to 2.5 per cent to reflect the better-than-expected performance of the country’s economy in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025).